On the Chisolm Trail it was midnight
Carmella was strong on his mind
Because of the life he had chosen
Carmella had left him behind
Too long he had been El Bandito
Carmella had left him alone
But today someone brought a message
She had been seen in old San Antone
Cross the Brazos at Waco
Ride hard and I'll make it by dawn
Cross the Brazos at Waco
I'm safe when I reach San Antone
tag: I'm safe when I reach San Antone
He glanced back over his shoulder
The posse was nowhere in sight
He'd sent for Carmella to meet him
On the banks of the Brazos tonight
She was waiting and he kept the promise
He'd made such a long time ago
As he dropped the guns that she hated
In the muddy Brazos below
Repeat #3
Then the night came alive with gunfire
He knew that at last he'd been found
As the Rangers badge shone brightly
El Bandito lay on the ground
Carmella knew he was dying
That all of her dreams were in vain
As she kissed his lips for the last time
She heard him whisper again
Repeat #3